Postcode report
EX39 1BY Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Torridge
About EX39 1BY: area rating, property, schools and local change
EX39 1BY is a postcode in Westward Ho!, Torridge, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near EX39 1BY, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 36% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around EX39 1BY are safety and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for EX39 1BY is based on Torridge 002 Census 2021. It covers 6,371 residents, 1,220 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 57, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 3% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near EX39 1BY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the EX39 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £242k from 110 rolling sales, up 1.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near EX39 1BY can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near EX39 1BY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around EX39 1BY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about EX39 1BY
Is EX39 1BY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 36% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near EX39 1BY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near EX39 1BY?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for EX39 1BY?
LocaleIQ matched EX39 1BY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in EX39 1BY?
The latest median sold price is £242k based on 110 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around EX39 1BY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.